A maximum of 20 Research Associates are awarded under KSKRA every year. The candidates selected for the award are appointed as Research Associates
(RA) for an initial period of one year, which is extendable by one more year based on performance during the first year. Associates are given the opportunity to work on programmes relevant to the DAE mandate in one of the following advanced research centres of the Department:
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Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
(BARC), Mumbai.
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Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research
(IGCAR), Kalpakkam.
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Centre for Advanced Technology
(CAT), Indore.
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Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre
(VECC), Calcutta.
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RAs are generally appointed as Scientific Officer/ Engineer-D (Rs.10,000-325-15,200) subject to satisfactory performance during the Associateship as evaluated by the DAE unit concerned. Additional increments are also awarded depending upon qualification, experience and performance during the Associateship. Exceptionally brilliant candidates with excellent track record in advanced technologies of relevance to DAE and having a Ph.D. may be considered for the higher pay scale of Scientific Officer/ Engineer-E (Rs.12,000-375-16,500). Total emoluments at the minimum of the pay scale inclusive of Basic and Dearness Pay, Dearness, City Compensatory, House Rent and Transport Allowances (if applicable) in a Class-A1 city
as on
01.01.2005 are
Rs.23,800/- for Scientific Officer/ Engineer-D and Rs.28,310/- for Scientific Officer/ Engineer-E. A comprehensive Contributory Health Service Scheme (CHSS) for employees and their dependent family members is also available.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The associateships are available in the following broad disciplines:
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Subject Engineering |
Subject Code |
Subject Science |
Subject Code |
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Chemical Engineering |
01 |
Chemical sciences |
09 |
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Computer Engineering |
02 |
Radiation sciences |
10 |
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Electrical Engineering |
03 |
Environmental Sciences |
11 |
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Electronics Engineering |
04 |
Life sciences |
12 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
05 |
Medical sciences |
13 |
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Metallurgical Engineering |
06 |
Agricultural sciences |
14 |
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Structural Engineering |
07 |
Electronics Science |
15 |
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Physical sciences |
08 |
Materials Science |
16 |
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Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience:
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For Engineers: Ph.D. degree in Engineering (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also apply)
or Master's degree in Engineering (M.Tech./ M.E) with 2-year R&D experience after obtaining
M.Tech./ M.E degree. |
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For Scientists: Ph.D. degree in Science (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also apply). |
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All candidates must have a First Class at either Masters or Bachelors level.
Candidates must provide a list of
publications in support of their R&D experience. |
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Nationality/Age: Indian not more than 32 years as on
1st January in the year of the application. The age criterion is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. The SC/ ST/ OBC certificate should be as per the prescribed format. |
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection will be done by an interview (by a committee appointed by BRNS) of short listed candidates based on their qualification and published R&D work. Associates will be paid a consolidated sum of Rs. 12,000/- per month. In addition Rs.10,000/- per year will be paid as Educational Material Allowance. Associates will be provided Hostel accommodation, medical and leave benefits during the Associateship.
HOW TO APPLY
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The
application should be preferably typewritten on a plain paper as
per the pro-forma given in the advertisement for only one of the
subjects listed above. Multiple applications received would be
rejected.
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b)
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Attach
only photocopies of the following documents or certificates
duly attested by a Gazetted Officer/ Head of the Institute (Do
not enclose original certificates).
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All
degree certificates and mark sheets starting with the
eligibility qualification (for example Ph.D.) certificate.
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GATE Score, GATE Subject and GATE Exam Year or NET Qualification (optional). |
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Proof
of date of birth e.g. CBSE/ HSC/ SSC/ Matriculation certificate.
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SC/ST/OBC
certificate, if applicable, as per the prescribed format.
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c)
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Enclose
3 envelopes (size 5"x7") with complete addresses
including PIN code: One envelope for self and one each for the
two referees who are familiar with your work.
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d)
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Affix
one passport size photograph on the top right corner of the
application and enclose one spare photograph inside the envelope
indicated at "c" above. Append your signatures across
both the photographs.
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e)
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Postal
Order/Demand Draft of Rs.100/- as application fee drawn in
favour of Accounts Officer, BARC payable at Mumbai. SC/ST and
Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed In Action (DODPKIA) are
exempted.
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f)
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Persons
working under the Central/ State Government/ Public Sector
Undertakings should submit their application through proper
channel.
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Send
application by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due Card to
the Deputy Establishment Officer (R-IV), Bhabha Atomic Research
Centre, 4th floor, Central Complex, Trombay, Mumbai-400085.
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On
the left hand corner of envelope please clearly mark your
Subject Code Number and inscribe KSKRA with application due
date.
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i)
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Applications
will be received throughout the year. Selection interviews will
be held twice every year.
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j)
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The
applicants who submit their applications by 31st
March will be called for interview in June and those who
submit their applications by 30th September
will be called for interview in December of the same year. |
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applications will be screened and candidates found suitable will be called to appear for an interview in Mumbai. Preference will be given to those candidates whose research interest and work experience has relevance to the mandate of DAE. Outstation candidates will be paid sleeper class (ordinary) train fare or actual fare, whichever is less. Candidates are advised to come prepared to stay in Mumbai for 2 to 3 days as a few short listed candidates will be asked to undergo a medical examination on the day following the interview. Final selection will be made from among the short listed candidates found medically fit.
A BRIEF NOTE ON BOARD OF RESEARCH IN NUCLEAR SCIENCES
Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) is an advisory body to recommend financial assistance to universities/ institutions/ laboratories with the objective to encourage and promote scientific research in areas of relevance to the mandate of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). BRNS plays a vital role in strengthening collaboration with educational institutions/ universities to meet the scientific and the technological needs of the Department. Main mandate of DAE is the production of safe and economical nuclear power, using indigenous uranium and thorium resources. Towards this end, it is involved in developing, in stages, pressurized heavy water reactors, fast breeder reactors, and advanced thorium reactors with associated fuel cycle systems. It builds research reactors for production of radioisotopes and carries out programmes on isotope and radiation technology applications in medicine and agriculture and industry. It develops advanced technology in areas like accelerators, lasers, control and instrumentation, computers, biotechnology, information technology, materials technology etc., and also encourages technology transfers to other users and industry. It supports basic research in nuclear energy and related frontier areas of science.
PROFORMA FOR "DR. K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP"
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Subject & Subject Code Number |
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Full name in capital letters (underline the portion of name you are generally known by) |
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Nationality |
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Date of birth
(DD-MM-YYYY): |
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Sex: Male/Female:
4.c. Marital Status: |
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Postal address including telephone No., fax No. and email address should be written very clearly and legibly |
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Whether belong to SC/ST/OBC: YES/ NO (If answer is ‘yes’, please attach a copy of the relevant document) |
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Name and address of two referees who are familiar with the work done by the candidate. |
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DD No., name and branch of the bank / Postal Order No. |
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Whether applied earlier for KSKRA: YES/ NO |
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If answer for 9.a is ‘Yes’, give Date of Application: |
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GATE Score, GATE Subject and GATE Exam Year or NET Qualification (optional). |
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List of documents attached. Please also attach Annexes 1, 2, 3 & 4 as indicated below |
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Declaration: I hereby declare that all the statements made in the application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am also aware that my application is liable to be rejected, if the information given above is incomplete or found to be incorrect. |
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Date:
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Signature of the candidate |
Please provide information on one page each for the following four annexes:
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Annex-1: |
Educational Qualifications: beginning with the latest degree in a table format with the following columns: Branch of specialization; Name of institute/ university/ board; Year of passing;
% Marks obtained; Subjects taken.
Those who have submitted thesis and have not been awarded Ph.D. shall give date of submission of their Ph.D. thesis duly supported with documentary
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Field of Research: give title of thesis, specific area of discipline,
5-key words that describe your work and a brief description of the research work done for Ph.D. (max. 500 words)
or for the project work done for Masters in Engineering (max. 250 words) and the R&D work done after Masters (max. 250 words). For candidates who have not done project work during masters, only work experience details may be given |
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List of Research Publications: give publication details on single sheet in the following format: Title, Authors, Name of the journal/ conference proceedings, Volume, Page Nos.
Enclose up to five selected reprints. |
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Annex-4: |
A write up giving details about your
current assignment and nature of work being carried out by you. |
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Note:
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Please retain a ‘photocopy’ of your application with Annexes 1 to 4. Later on you may be required to submit additional copies of your application with the annexes (but without enclosures such as certificates/ reprints).
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Next due date for receipt of applications: 30th
September 2005
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